In the world of dance very rarely do you see the energy, masculinity, and prowess of a company comprised of predominantly African-American male dancers and choreographers. As a result the stories of these men often go untold. There is a void. Daryl Foster and Terry Slade, two highly gifted choreographers are filling that void through an all male dance production titled "LIFT".

Foster and Slade have assembled some of the finest choreographers and dancers Atlanta has to offer for a one night only performance May 15th on the Hertz Stage at The Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta.

"I'm excited about the fact that I can finally tell my own story", Foster tells loldarian.com. So I think what this is about...it's not about showcasing same gender loving; it's about black men being able to tell their stories...the stories that they share with other black men straight or gay".

Loldarian.com will be following the creative process of LIFT from rehearsal to opening night and will be providing behind the scenes footage and dancer interviews from this groundbreaking work over the next few weeks.

Watch Daryl Foster discuss the inspiration for LIFT and the six pillars that are the backbone of this theatrical experience in the video below.

6 Comments:

Hey...I have been trying to find ticket information on when this production is going to show. I contacted the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta,Ga... and they don't have LIFT on their calendars ,website or even know anything about it..! You have it posted for the 16th of May and Facebook has it posted for the 15th of May.. Please help. I would really like to see this production...Concerned Reader

Thank you so much Harold, for taking the time to look into tickets for lift. I spoke with Darian about the date discrepancy, and it was an honest mistake. We are indeed opening on May 15th at the Woodruff Arts Center on the Hertz Stage. We are scheduled to appear on the Woodruff's box office calendar and tickets will go on sale early next week! Just shy of a month in advance of the show! You can also keep track of us on our website and Facebook Fan Page:http://liftdance.orgThank youDaryl Foster, Co-Artistic Director/LIFT